Barcelona new fitness coach’s methods transform team, with squad yet to reach 70% of expected level

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Barcelona's new fitness coach Benjamin Kugel has implemented training methods that have transformed the team’s physical preparation, though the squad has yet to reach 70% of the expected fitness level. The changes aim to improve overall team performance.

Benjamin Kugel was appointed as the new fitness coach at FC Barcelona this summer at the request of manager Hansi Flick. The German tactician wanted a new approach to physical preparation after having...